*Nursery:* Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Day Nursery and Preschool
*Salary:* £26,600 - £32,000 p/a (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
*Location:* Haywards Heath, West Sussex
We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Room Leader to join our Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Day Nursery and Preschool, located on the outskirts of Haywards Heath making it a slightly more rural setting.
This nursery offers a large outside area, including a woodland area with animals – goats, chickens, ducks and guinea pigs. There’s also onsite parking and it’s conveniently close to the M23.
_*\*This vacancy is a Maternity Cover position\**_
*What we can offer you*
Our benefits include, but are not limited to;
* Discounted childcare of 50% for first child
* Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
* Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
* Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
* Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
*What you’ll be doing*
* Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education
* Ensure the learning environment provides consistent stimulation and engaging activities for the children, across both the indoor and outdoor areas
* Deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care, to help all children to develop and meet their individual milestones
* Develop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and/or carers, as well as other professionals, to meet the individual needs of each child
* Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
* Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment
*What we’re looking for*
* Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
* Previous experience working within an Early Years setting - ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or similar
* Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
* Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
* Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
* Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
_Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS._
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,600.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free flu jabs
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
School type:
* Day nursery
* Preschool
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
* Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
* Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
* Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person